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For many, the rise in temperature and humidity of summer in Fort Myers also brings out allergy and asthma symptoms; but why? The answer is a little more complicated than you think. Researchers have found that heated air could be a trigger for asthma because heat stress affects the physiology of your airways. Usually this temperature is higher than what most people encounter outside of heat waves, so other factors contribute as well. The humidity of a Fort Myers summer alone could trigger asthma. Humid air is thought to be heavier and harder to breathe, but it also harbors pathogens ... Read more

Enjoying the outdoors may seem impossible with asthma or allergies in Fort Myers, but learning healthy outdoor habits can help asthma and allergy sufferers enjoy the outdoors again. The main trigger for asthma and allergies outside is often pollen. During the spring, trees, weeds and grasses release pollen to fertilize other plants. When they travel by the wind, they can cause sneezing, red and watery eyes and difficulty breathing along with asthma flare-ups. Before going outside, make sure to check pollen counts in the area. If pollen counts are high, use preventative measures like wearing a hat and sunglasses, bathing ... Read more

Three words that are sure to send shivers down your spine this upcoming March: daylight savings time. The notorious time of year can be so negative for people that the entire state of Arizona decided to remove it. But if you live outside of that state, you have to adjust your body to it to avoid being thrown off your sleep schedule. The culprit for this is how our sleep is regulated by the circadian biological clock. This system regulates our feelings of sleepiness or wakefulness throughout the day. Often the variations of the times people are most awake or ... Read more

The allergy season in Florida begins in February and board certified allergy physician in Fort Myers provides helpful tips to reduce symptoms. FORT MYERS, Fla. – Feb. 12, 2016 – For anyone who suffers from springtime allergies, they may have noticed that their symptoms may be flaring up. Increased allergens such as high levels of pollen have arrived. The southern states are prone to spring allergy effects earlier than the other states, with certain parts of Florida, especially those without a sea breeze, being more susceptible. The warmer and humid climate is perfect for the growth of pollen producing plants. The ... Read more

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad, board certified pulmonologist with Allergy Sleep & Lung Care was featured in The Fort Myers News-Press discussing the importance of lung cancer screening. View the story as it appeared in the newspaper below. Lung cancer screening saves lives With November recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the experts at Allergy Sleep & Lung Care are encouraging local residents to increase awareness preserving one’s lung health while also being aware of their risk factors and symptoms that are associated with lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both ... Read more

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Allergy Sleep & Lung Care is offering advice on screenings to maintain a healthy set of lungs FORT MYERS, Fla. – Nov. 5, 2015 – With November recognized as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the experts at Allergy Sleep & Lung Care are encouraging local residents to increase awareness preserving one’s lung health while also being aware of their risk factors and symptoms that are associated with lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, excluding skin cancer. Lung cancer accounts ... Read more

While many people focus on Valentine’s Day and spring-like weather of February, allergy sufferers are concerned with the increasing allergens in the air. In Florida, pollen season begins in February for trees, grasses and weeds. “With the relatively warm temperatures of Florida, allergy-causing plants are growing earlier and quicker than anywhere else in the country,” says Imtiaz Ahmad, M.D., Board Certified physician and founder of Allergy Sleep & Lung Care. “Much of Florida’s allergens are constantly moving through the air due to sea winds from both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.” Allergy sufferers may notice the effects ... Read more

Dr. Ahmad and his patient David Cohen were featured in the Naples Daily News about Bronchial Thermoplasty, a new treatment for patients with severe asthma. Below is the article. By: Liz Freeman FORT MYERS, Fla. – A year ago David Cohen could barely walk five feet. Shortness of breath always got the better of him. The North Fort Myers winter resident may never make stained glass art again. But what’s new in his life is walking three-fourths of a mile on a treadmill. He plans to better that. He credits his improved ability to a relatively new asthma treatment, called ... Read more